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How to get fromSharm el Sheikh to Cairoby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane SSH - CAI
    2h 29m
    $84–175

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Suezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Suez to Cairotrain train
    10h 20m
    $5–48

  3. Bus via Ismailia

    1. Take the bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Ismailiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ismailia to Cairobus bus
    7h 15m
    $6–11

  4. Drive 491.3 km

    1. Drive from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairocar car 491.3 km
    4h 57m
    $26–37

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairotaxi taxi 491.3 km
    4h 57m
    $55–65

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Watania to Tahrirbus bus Watania - Tahrir
    8h 3m
    $10–14

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Al Ruwaysat to Sekka Clubbus bus
    9h 1m
    $15–26

Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt and Cairo, Egypt?

Nile Air, Air Cairo, and Egyptair fly from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo via Sharm El-Sheikh and Ismailia in around 7h 15m.

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